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This takhat was located in a public gathering space of the village. It was around 60 years old and made from kikar (acacia) wood. It was previously used by the male members of the village to sit during social gatherings. It is now used occasionally as a stage for performances during festivals.
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Details
- Title: Takhat (Bench)
- Location: Dhani, Alwar, Rajasthan
- Type: Aasan (Seating)
- Contributor: Mansi S Rao, Ben Cartwright and Samrudha Dixit
- Rights: Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University and South Asian Decorative Arts and Crafts Collection (SADACC) Trust
- Medium: Metal (Iron), Wood
- Wood Craft Technique: Carving, Joinery, Turning
- Region: Mewat - Brij
- Metal Craft Technique: Bending, Fittings, Riveting
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